城 Stroke Order — How to Write 城
城 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
城 Radical and Character Components
城 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 成 indicates the sound.
Radical: 土 + 6 more strokes
城 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chéng
Meanings of 城 in Chinese
1
chéng城
A high wall surrounding a city; fortifications; a city wall, as in '城墙' (city wall) or '城楼' (city tower).
这座古老的城市有坚固的城墙，保护着城内的居民。
This ancient city has strong city walls, protecting the residents within.
When pronounced 'chéng', it refers to a city or town, as in '城市' (city) or '城镇' (town). It can also denote a fortified wall or a place enclosed by it. In certain contexts, like '城府', it describes one's hidden motives or deep-seated intentions, particularly in social interactions.
他为人真诚，胸无城府
He is a truly sincere person, without any hidden motives or schemes.
Common Words and Phrases with 城
1
A large fortified building or a group of buildings, typically built in the past by a ruler or nobleman for protection.
这座雄伟的城堡高高矗立在山顶，俯瞰着周围的田野。
This magnificent castle stands high on the hilltop, overlooking the surrounding fields.
2
city; city wall and moat
经过数年的辛勤劳作，人们终于建成了一座宏伟的城池，以保护家园。
After years of diligent labor, people finally constructed a magnificent fortified city to protect their homes.
3
The defence of a city.
这座城市的城防体系非常先进，能够有效应对各种潜在威胁。
This city's urban defense system is highly advanced, capable of effectively responding to various potential threats.
4
Shrewdness and subtlety in one's dealings, often implying a reserved and calculating nature.
他总是面带微笑，从不轻易表露内心想法，给人一种很有城府的感觉。
He always wears a smile and never easily reveals his inner thoughts, giving people the impression that he is very discreet and deep.
5
the area directly adjacent to a city wall; the foot of a city wall
在老城的城根下，经常能看到孩子们在玩耍。
At the foot of the old city wall, children are often seen playing.
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7
city walls
这座古城的城郭历经风雨，依然巍峨矗立。
The city walls of this ancient city have weathered many storms and still stand majestically.
8
A moat around a city.
古老的城堡四周环绕着一道宽阔的城壕，为它增添了几分神秘色彩。
A wide moat encircled the ancient castle, adding a touch of mystery to it.
9
Evildoers who exploit their powerful connections or positions, making them difficult to eliminate without causing collateral damage, like foxes in a city or rats in a temple.
公司里有些城狐社鼠，仗着和高层领导的关系，损害公司利益，却又不好直接处理，生怕牵连到无辜的人或影响公司声誉。
There are some 'city foxes and temple rats' in the company who, relying on their connections with senior management, harm the company's interests. Yet, it's difficult to deal with them directly for fear of implicating innocent people or damaging the company's reputation.
10
City God; a Taoist guardian deity of a city
围绕着古城的城隍，是抵御外敌的重要屏障
The moats surrounding the ancient city were an important barrier against invaders.
11
city construction
今年的城建项目将着重改善市民的居住环境和交通便利性。
This year's urban construction projects will focus on improving residents' living environment and traffic convenience.
12
the outskirts of a city or town; a suburb
我们周末打算去城郊的公园散步，享受大自然。
We plan to go for a walk in a park in the outskirts to enjoy nature this weekend.
13
inside the city; intown
我小时候住在乡下，每年夏天都会去城里奶奶家玩。
When I was a child, I lived in the countryside, and every summer I would go to my grandmother's house in the city to play.
14
city dwellers; urban residents
城里人可能不太习惯乡村的安静生活。
City people might not be very accustomed to the quiet life in the countryside.
15
A tower built on top of a city gate, often used for observation.
夕阳的余晖洒在古老的城楼上，为其镀上了一层金色的光芒。
The setting sun's afterglow spilled onto the ancient city gate tower, coating it with a golden light.
More words with 城
- dū都chéng城capital city
- jīng京chéng城the capital of a country
- cháng长chéng城The Great Wall
- zhù筑chéng城build a city, construct fortifications
- biān边chéng城border town or city
- fǔ府chéng城prefectural city
- gù故chéng城old city
- jīn金chéng城Jincheng, Golden City
- luó罗chéng城Luocheng
- míng名chéng城a famous city
- shěng省chéng城provincial capital
- tóng桐chéng城Tongcheng
- wèng瓮chéng城Barbican, Barbican enclosure
- xiàn县chéng城county town
- yuè月chéng城Moon City
- yùn郓chéng城Yuncheng County
- zǐ子chéng城Citadel, Inner City
- wèi卫chéng城Acropolis
- wèi卫xīng星chéng城satellite city
- jiā佳chéng城cemetery; graveyard
Idioms with 城
- chéng城xià下zhī之méng盟humiliating treaty signed under duress
- bǎi百chéng城zhī之fù富vast collection of books
- bèi背chéng城yī一zhàn战fight a decisive battle with no retreat
- bīng兵lín临chéng城xià下enemy at the city gates
- gāo高chéng城shēn深chí池impregnable defenses
- gōng攻chéng城duó夺dì地conquer cities and seize territory
- gōng攻chéng城lüè略dì地conquer cities and seize land
- jià价zhí值lián连chéng城Extremely valuable; priceless
- jūn军lín临chéng城xià下Facing imminent and severe crisis
- lüè掠dì地gōng攻chéng城seize territory and attack cities
- mǎn满chéng城fēng风yǔ雨widespread discussion and gossip
- qīng倾chéng城qīng倾guó国Beauty that topples cities and kingdoms
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Open the tool →Questions about 城
What does 城 mean in Chinese?
城 (chéng) means “A high wall surrounding a city” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 城?
城 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 城 have?
城 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 城?
城 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 城?
The radical of 城 is 土, and 城 is a phono-semantic compound.